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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- New Shopping Centres
- The Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Jubbergate
- Micklegate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Debtors' Prison
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Margaret Clitherow
- Jewbury Cemetery